For some Katherine residents, Australia Day was a chance to welcome new citizens, celebrate the achievements of hard working community members and compete in eating contests.
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Many flocked to the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre to watch the annual Katherine Town Council Australia Day awards ceremony, while others started their day slightly later at the Katherine Country Club.
Barbeques, charity raffles and contests featuring thong tossing and eating were some of the cornerstone events of the day keeping everyone entertained.
The Katherine Times captured all of the action in the gallery above.
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